1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1958 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1958 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 1209 kg more than 1958 Morris Oxford. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 484 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Oxford. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado has automatic transmission and 1958 Morris Oxford has manual transmission. 1958 Morris Oxford will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1958 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Cadillac | Morris |
| Model | Eldorado | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2470 mm |
